Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich welcomes in longtime friend and Vikings sage "Benchwarmer" Bob Lurtsema. Bob looks back on his time with the Purple People Eaters, the keys to individual successes in the league, the camaraderie that led to team bonding, the importance of his "Viking Update" magazine in recording Vikings history, and why a chance encounter with HOF Coach Bud Grant taught Bob a valuable life lesson early on.  All of this and more is in today’s episode of Skol Stories.

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Skol Stories: Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema Updates Everyone On His Love Of The Game and Fond Memories Playing Alongside His Teammates

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Welcome back to Skol Stories. Pete Bercich reconnects with Vikings kicking Legend Greg Joseph. Greg breaks down his journey to America as a young boy, how a chance encounter kicking a football helped him find a new opportunity for his future, why working hard and determination served him all throughout his football career, he breaks down his process on how he stays focused in high pressure moments, looks back at his role in the biggest come back in NFL history and sets his sights on the possibilities ahead for his family and his future. All of this and more is in today's episode of Skol Stories.

Skol Stories: Greg Joseph Looks Back On His Incredible NFL Journey and Breaks Down His Mentality Is High Pressure Moments

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Welcome to episode 336 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Tatum Everett and Mike Mussman are back from the bye week and are joined by Vikings Safety Josh Metellus. Josh discusses the origins of his celebrations with current Colts Safety Cam Bynum, the nature of needing to be flexible in Brian Flores' defense, why Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is still a force to be reckoned with, why QB Daniel Jones knowledge of the Vikings defense may present its own unique challenge and he helps celebrate Paul Allen's 500th game by looking back on his favorite calls of his plays. Plus, Muss and Tatum breakdown the key matchups ahead and discuss their choices for the Red Wings Shoes "Made The Hard Way" superlatives for the beginning of the Vikings season. All of this and more is in episode 336 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Minnesota Vikings Podcast: Josh Metellus Loves Being A Captain and Looks Forward To The Colts Challenge - Ep 336

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Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings. Cy Amundson and Chad Daniels are joined by Vikings Legend Andrew Sendejo. Andrew talks about his "Friday Night Lights" experience growing up playing Texas high school football, why his UFL experience with Dennis Green was a positive one, the mentality it took for him to play the game his way, the characteristics that make Harrison Smith such a great player and how his "Minneapolis Miracle" moment was possibly the most unique of anyone that day.  All of this and more is in Episode 76 of The Vikings Tailgate - Presented by Ticketmaster - The official ticket marketplace of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Tailgate: Andrew Sendejo Was a Human Missile and Relives The Minneapolis Miracle - INDY - Ep 76

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Skol Stories: Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema Updates Everyone On His Love Of The Game and Fond Memories Playing Alongside His Teammates

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